VIDEO: WJ Bishops declare Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ clergy, candidates
In powerful testimonials, the active United Methodist bishops of the Western Jurisdiction explain why they have taken the bold step of pledging Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Clergy and candidates, and for those officiating at same-sex weddings. #UMC4All To...
Safe Harbor Declaration
Western bishops lead with grace not persecution. Active United Methodist Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction announce their intention to set aside complaints against clergy accused of being gay or performing LGBTQ+ weddings, urge others to join them. #UMC4All
As New 2020 Restrictions Loom, Western Jurisdiction Bishops Pledge Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Clergy, Seek Support
Western bishops lead with grace, not persecution. Active United Methodist Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction announce their intention to set aside complaints against clergy accused of being gay or performing LGBTQ+ weddings, urge others to join them. #UMC4All
Western Jurisdiction to host ‘Fresh United Methodism Summit’ in November
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2019 What will the future of The United Methodist Church look like in the coming years? Who is shaping that vision, and what are the most important values? From November 14 to 16, 2019, the Western Jurisdiction (WJ) Mission Cabinet...
Statement from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, The Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church has ruled on the constitutionality of the plan known as "The Traditional Plan" that was passed at the Special Called Session of General Conference...
Leaders Gather to Discuss What’s Next for The United Methodist Church
Centrist and Progressive UMC leadership engage in conversations for a better way forward Atlanta, GA: “We don’t know the exact nature of Paul’s trouble but we know he made it through!” said Rev. Junius Dotson as he opened the Atlanta “UMC Next” Gathering with a time...
WJ continues being ‘A home for all’ following GC2019
In a manner emblematic of the Western Jurisdiction, the 2019 leadership team meeting March 14 was dedicated to conversation and dialog about General Conference. Members and guests listened and joined together in the conversation.
Those gathered shared hopes for building “new wineskins” that could support both existing commitments to global mission, strong ethnic ministries, and truly inclusive church.
Outpouring of Ecumenical Support in Sonoma
The hurt inflicted by General Conference 2019 was not lost on the larger faith community of Sonoma, California. On March 3, just days after the legislative body of The United Methodist Church voted to retain exclusionary language in the denomination’s Book of...
Local Church Talking Points
The General Conference Special Session was exceptionally painful. We mourn for our LGBTQIA siblings and their families and want them to know that this church is a home for ALL God’s Children.Regardless of the outcome, United Methodist Churches remain rich in...
A Great Thanksgiving During Times of Uncertainty
Beloved, though we may not feel it, the Lord be with you. And also with you. Beloved, though our hearts are heavy, lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. I want Jesus, to walk with me I want Jesus to walk with me All along my pilgrim journey Oh, I want...